Why are there NO examples of adoption in the Bible? Today, I was very moved by a verse from the book of Job. “But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before Him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot.. Read More

After receiving a question about adopting out of the foster care system, and in light of it being National Adoption Month, I decided to answer it here on the blog. What do you think about adoption in situations where the child has been removed from their home and is in.. Read More

We hear all the time that “adoption is in the Bible” and a beautiful picture of Christ’s love for us. But adoption (as it is defined today) is not something I see in the Bible at all. This is something I believe more firmly each time I study God’s Word in light of adoption. (And it.. Read More

Adoption, have you ever stopped to really think about it? To take a long, hard look at all the emotional, social, and ethical issues surrounding adoption? If you’ve ever uttered the words: “Adoption is in the Bible” or “God adopted us” or “Adoption is a beautiful picture of God’s love for.. Read More

I think that adoption (as we know it today) actually is in the Bible. Despite my earlier post on the subject, stating that it is not. . . This is because there are striking parallels to slavery in the Bible and adoption as we know it today. But I haven’t done a.. Read More

I came across an older article this morning… (through a blog, of a blog, and a comment on a blog…don’t you just love the Internet for its endless rabbit trails?)… It was about two people with opposite values, points of view, and lifestyles not only found common ground but connected through.. Read More

Moses: A Modern Adoption Parallel [not] Found in the Bible One of the reasons I’m so interested in talking about adoption from a Biblical perspective is that I’ve rarely met a Christian who adopted, was in the process of adopting, or planned to adopt in the future, who did not volunteer [very.. Read More

Saying “YES” to adoption! (But not in the way you think.) God has burdened my heart to share a message about adoption. This is something that was planted as a tiny seed in my heart many years ago and has grown to a point that I literally feel that.. Read More